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I've read so much about anti-juniorization, anti-bionicle and desires for the
return of town and space. But outside of expressions of nostalgia or all-out
bashing, what I haven't heard is how individuals would like to see things
directed in a *more positive and realistic* sense... or something TLC could
really take to heart and act on.
So, how about a challenge?
Let's each of us who is concerned about the current direction of TLC offer real
(physical) examples of what *should* be done. For example, create a MOC that
(for all intents and purposes) could actually become an official Lego-produced
set. This would at least demonstrate that AFOLs are not just whiners but that we
are a positive resource for a company who has a significant place in our lives
and that we'd like to see succeed.
If you decide to accept the challenge, post your image link(s) and a description
of why you created what you did (or the theory) as a reply to this message.
Models and the directions they represent can then be critiqued... and we can
offer TLC something more than idle chatter.
In building a MOC/set for the challenge, keep in mind certain criteria:
--Desirability: The set has to appeal to a general audience, a large population,
not just AFOLs, but kids on every continent. Maybe this means a theme that has
not yet been developed (such as an ancient Rome gladiator set, for example), but
definitely something to spark the imagination and break sales records.
--Playability: The set has to be more than an interesting sculpture or something
to sit on a shelf or decorate a lawn. Think about how children play and how your
creation will fit into their activity. Does one have to pretend or imagine a lot
to make the set fun, or are there gadgets and features that hold attention? Can
the set be built into other equally interesting MOCs?
--Price Point: Price is often the foremost complaint about Lego, so this might
be the most challenging aspect. Know that price affects the number, kind and
color of bricks used. You want the most bang for the buck, but as the producer,
you want to make as much profit as is warranted (PS: your company is in the
red).
These are just some of the parameters that will influence your designs... and
you may come up with even more that justifies the direction you take with your
model.
For the CAD-wizards, an additional challenge: Create a completely new and
innovative part (a non-POOP) that would have the most applications in creating
MOCs.
Now for the disclaimer: Please do not think that anything we come up with is
guaranteed to sway TLC. This is strictly an academic challenge to prove the
point that AFOLs can be a positive resource and that we do spend most of our
time collecting and building instead of complaining on LUGNET. Don't think any
of our MOCs or parts will be accepted for production by TLC... though that might
be a pleasant and unlikely surprise.
Good luck! : )
Jim Green
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